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    Don't Let The Quirky Design Fool You: 27 Home Products That Are Surprisingly Practical

    Surprise — that snail sculpture is actually a soap dispenser. 🤯

    1. A discreet cherry toilet brush because no one really wants their potty scrubber to be an obvious eyesore, do they? 

    gif of reviewer taking the brush out of its holder
    the cherry toilet brush in a reviewer's bathroom

    Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition, and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

    Get it from Amazon for $19.49

    2. A programmable pixel art display that does a lot more than just look cute. It's also a Bluetooth speaker that functions as an alarm, notification center, gaming console, and more! 

    the divoom bluetooth speaker at night
    a gif of a junimo from stardew valley dancing on the bluetooth speaker screen
    www.amazon.com, Jenae Sitzes / BuzzFeed

    The speaker pairs with an app where you can select from pre-made pixel art designs or create your own to display on the programmable LED screen. 

    Promising review: "I love it! It's so cute, and it fits perfectly with the decorations by my gaming setup. I love that you can change the pixels to what you want them to be with the app. I also love that you can play games on it; I think that's really cool. I was not expecting the sound quality to be so good — it sounds so clear! Just a side note: The noises the keys make are so so satisfying!!" —Asjani

    Get it from Amazon for $99.90 (available in five colors).

    3. A minimalist flip-down hanger for a sleek storage solution that cleverly doubles as modern art when not in use.

    Promising review: "These hooks are functional and fun. There are five hooks for hanging your items. It's plastic, not wood — the description states this. It's easy to install and comes with a paper ruler to use as a guide when installing. I have raincoats, umbrellas, sweaters, and dog leashes hanging on it, and it's holding well." —M String

    Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in five colors).

    4. A daisy-shaped dish brush so you can spruce up your sink without wasting any valuable real estate on superfluous knickknacks. 

    Promising review: "Works really well to clean dishes, and it’s so cute!! The pink matches my kitchen. I also really liked that the back of it is a scraper I can use." —Kate Johnson

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in pink and yellow). 

    5. Or a cacti bottle cleaning brush set with built-in drainage if you want a whole sink-side garden full of tools for all your toughest cleaning challenges. 

    reviewer photo of cacti brush cleaning set next to stink
    reviewer photo of all the brushes and their different sizes

    The set includes a bottle brush, straw brush, nipple brush, and a detail brush all housed in a neat little "pot." 

    Promising review: "Not only is this bottle cleaning set useful, but it is adorable. It looks great on my counter and is easy to use. The cacti handles make it so that you don’t lose your grip when washing. 10/10 would recommend." —Janelle

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in green and terracotta; replacement brushes available). 

    6. A fresh eucalyptus bundle to make every shower feel like a spa day. Not only does this hanging bouquet look incredibly chic, but shower steam releases that soothing eucalyptus scent and all the decongesting and stress-relieving benefits that come with it.  

    the bundle of eucalyptus hanging in a shower under the shower-head
    Eucalyptus Blooms / Etsy

    Eucalyptus Blooms is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Etsy shop creating relaxing bath time products (with an emphasis on eucalyptus) to get the most of your R&R sessions. 

    Great news!! The hook that's pictured is included. 

    Promising review: "I was surprised at the actual size of the eucalyptus I received, in a good way! It’s great that it includes the hook and directions to get the most out of your product. I’m super happy so far and am really impressed with the quality. Can’t wait to order another one in the future!" —Hannah Lowe

    Get it from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $13.49+ (available in six sizes). 

    7. A stick-on prismatic window film because it doubles as a privacy screen for a curtain alternative with a big visual impact. What makes for better decor than LITERAL rainbows?!

    Gif of light shining through the film causing rainbow patterns
    a reviewer photo of a rainbow shining onto a white door

    Rabbitgoo is a small business dedicated to creating top-quality pet accessories to help you give them the comfort, care, and attention you know they deserve in every aspect of your lives. 

    Check out our full write-up on this rainbow window film.

    Promising review: "SO EASY TO INSTALL! I was expecting more difficulties but had none at all. The light prism effect gives my apartment a very whimsical feeling that I love. Now I don’t have to worry about people looking into my apartment. However, keep in mind at night people can probably still kind of see through. Do what you will with that info lol." —Violinanonymous

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 11 sizes).

    8. A weighted plush door stopper that'll guard your doors from bothersome breezes, since you're probably tired of getting spooked by a surprise slammed door, or your cat screeching because they got trapped in the upstairs bedroom. 

    a reviewer photo of the door stopper that's shaped like a cat wearing a bow tie
    a reviewer photo of a plushie shaped like a hedgehog placed in front of an open door

    Promising review: "Cute and functional. Works not just as a doorstop but a decorative item as well." —Sausau Lau

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 18 styles). 

    9. A dimmable sad duck night-light for some deskside camaraderie on those days when life is beating you down. This little guy always gets it, and will stay up to burn the midnight oil with ya. 

    A light up duck laying on its side with a face of just complete bone deep existential despair
    Amazon

    Promising review: "The best night light...EVER!!! This duckie night light is just the serotonin boost I needed! This light has three settings...by just tapping on its bum. I couldn't be more pleased with the quality! This duckie brings me pure joy!! 🥰" —Sena P. 

    Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

    10. A soft dumpster fire nightlight so you can enjoy a physical representation of how the last few years have felt for basically everyone. It's precious enough on its own, without doubling as a portable lantern to accompany you on midnight bathroom excursions. 

    the flaming dumpster with the light turned off
    a reviewer photo of the flaming dumpster with the light turned on

    Promising review: "This could not be cuter. Absolutely everyone who sees this thing laughs. Loves it. Wants one. It does nothing but light up (it is a nightlight after all). As a nightlight, it does the trick if you need a soft, diffused light because it isn't bright, but it is cute as can be." —Mark A. MacDougal

    Get it from Amazon for $44.99

    11. A chic minimalist fruit bowl/colander if you love the idea of maintaining a fruit bowl, but enjoy the water-accumulating reality a lot less. This bowl has built-in drainage and a removable base, so you can wash your produce without plucking your peaches out of a puddle later on. 

    A small white elevated fruit bowl with bananas and apples in it
    reviewer showing subtle slits in the fruit bowl to let water drain out

    Promising review: "I love the way this looks on my counter. It is sturdy and holds all the fruit that I purchase in a week just perfectly." —Jami Lively

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99

    12. A discreet humidifier and oil diffuser designed to resemble a regular 'ole potted plant when not in use. And it's a nightlight?! What a time to be alive. 

    a reviewer photo of the diffuser decided to look like potted lavender
    a reviewer photo of another potted plant style with mist coming out the top

    Promising review: "This diffuser is so pretty, and it lasts for hours! I am thinking about purchasing another one for the bedroom." —Tina 

    Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in two styles). 

    13. A cardboard cat scratcher lounge because it looks like one-of-a-kind decor while doubling as a stimulating, stress-relieving tool for your cats so they stop destroying your furniture. 

    PetFusion is a small business that was founded in 2010 with a mission to create high-quality pet products with designs that fit seamlessly into the home.   

    Promising review: "Amazing. I bought mine over a year ago and my cats LOVE them. I hung them up like shelves and the cats love to hang out on them, sleep, stretch, and survey the house. My friends don't even realize they're cat shelves until the cats jump on them! Fast-forward over a year later and they're still in pretty good shape. Worth the money! I picked up some L brackets at The Home Depot to hang them and they worked like a charm." —Jayni

    Get it from Amazon for $52.84+ (available in four styles and three colors).

    14. A glass bedside carafe set that you'll be SO grateful for when you have a few too many drinks and wake up in the middle of the night dry as the Sahara. Not that I need to tell you, but this is a lot cuter than the graveyard of water bottles currently residing on your nightstand. 

    four different color carafes with matching cups
    Amazon

    Each carafe holds up to 30 ounces of water!

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this thing, and it holds a lot more water than you think. It’s perfect for your nightstand when you wake up and need a sip of water. Also great when you drink a little too much. 😂" —Amanda

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in eight colors).

    15. A quirky set of cactus coasters for balancing your desire for fun-loving decor with your equally strong desire to keep the tables watermark-free. 

    Promising review: "I ended up getting this for myself and then as a gift for a friend! It is super cute and can act as a nice addition to the coffee table without looking gimmicky or tacky. Most of my guests don't realize it's a coasted until I tell them they can take it apart from the cactus. I love it and highly recommend!" —Sasha TS.

    Get them from Amazon for $11.50.

    16. A mini ceramic bathtub with built-in drainage so you can use it as the cutest soap dish of all time, a whimsical planter, or even a jewelry-catching trinket tray — you decide! 

    Pink ceramic bathtub holding a green bar of soap
    Reviewer holding white version with plants inside of it

    Promising review: "I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila...the cutest planter for my bathroom." —Diane Sheehan

    Get it from Amazon for $9.27+ (available in six colors). 

    17. A magnetic cat AirPod holder if you're constantly misplacing the charging case or just like the idea of having a little animal companion around to lend you a helping hand. 

    Promising review: "Stop the annoyance and panic due to misplaced earbuds. The kitties are super cute and stand up well." —Rita A. Coombs

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in white or black and also in a variety pack of five).

    18. A cereal bowl candle to bamboozle guests (and maybe even yourself) with its lifelike mallows and included metal spoon. Light it up to start your morning right, or maintain a forever shrine to your all-time favorite cereal. 

    the candle
    SouthLake Gifts / Etsy

    SouthLake Gifts is a Seattle, Washington-based Etsy shop that launched in 2019 making incredibly creative candles that are petroleum-, phthalate-, and cruelty-free. 

    Promising review: "Looks super realistic. Awesome buy and will be back!" —Sabrina 

    Get it from SouthLake Gifts on Etsy for $26.69+

    19. A whimsical cloud-shaped magnetic key holder because its too-cute design just might be motivation enough to finally put your keys in an easy-to-find location, so you don't tear apart your room hunting for them later. 

    Promising review: "One of the most useful purchases I've ever made on Amazon. I use it every single day to hang my keys. I've had it for at least half a year now. Hasn't lost any magnetism." —Makenah

    Get it from Amazon for $7.68.

    20. Classic games like Scrabble and Candy Land that look like gorgeous, hardcover books instead of a leaning tower of worn-out cardboard boxes. How...well...novel! 

    a photo of the Monopoly board game
    A reviewer's bookshelf with three bookshelf games blending in with real books

    Promising review: "Adorable vintage designs! Sturdy pieces... Definitely more pricey than the cheap version you could get for $10 at any big store, but honestly, it’s worth it to me. It lasts so much longer and is easier to store. Having it in our front room on the bookshelf makes it easily accessible and blends in with our other books. You can see in my photo [the bookshelf on the right] we also have Boggle and Chutes and Ladders. Big fan of these." —Spooky Hobbit

    Get them all from Amazon: Scrabble, Candy Land, and 10 others for $39.99.

    21. And a foldable Magic Mushroom funnel if you're going for a whole plant-inspired kitchen vibe. No need to hide this silicone cutie away in a drawer. Just leave it out for everyone (namely, you) to enjoy when it's not working hard as a regular funnel. 

    gif of someone flipping the mushroom funnel inside out and using it to pour oil into a bottle
    the mushroom funnel next to a bottle, which has an inverted mushroom funnel in its opening
    Amazon

    To use it, just flip it inside out and stick the "stem" through your container's opening. Plus, it's dishwasher-safe!

    Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem

    Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two sizes). 

    22. A sneaky Samsung Frame TV designed to look like a beautiful, framed art piece when not in use so your entertainment station can blend in seamlessly with your carefully curated decor. 

    A BuzzFeed writer's TV hung alongside art
    Mallory Mower / BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping writer Mallory Mower has one and says: 

    "This is honest and truly the best splurge I have ever made. It has massively upgraded the look in my living room. My husband loves the photography options and I love all the classical paintings — as someone who loves changing up my decor, being able to update the display images has been so fun. The quality is fantastic while watching movies and TV...but I'm pretty sure I love it as a piece of art in my home even more."

    Get it from Amazon for $597.99+ (available in seven sizes an 11 styles). 

    23. Some tried-and-true chalkboard paint because nothing screams hidden functionality quite like a wall you can safely write all over. 

    a reviewer photo of a wall mural with a portion of the painting done with chalkboard paint
    a reviewer photo of a door panel painted with writing on the painted portion

    Promising review: "Love this paint and have already recommended it to a few friends. I was able to do three coats on a pretty big portion of a wall and still have half of it left. Doesn't chip. I use Crayola chalk on it and have had no issues. The only thing is you can't really use an eraser. It just kind of smudges everything around. I just use a wet rag and let it dry, which takes, like, 30 seconds. Great buy." —ashley reynolds

    Get it from Amazon for $15.46

    24. A set of silicone flower trivet mats that won't take up any valuable space in your drawers since they're totally display-worthy. 

    three yellow flower trivet mats hanging on a wall
    a reviewer photo of the the trivets in black

    Promising review: "I simply love these trivets. I used them as a decoration on my kitchen wall. When needed, I just place them on the table for my hot dishes. They clean in a breeze, and the color is great. The price is so reasonable that if I didn't need them, I still would have bought them. You will not be disappointed with this item." —redhead

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors and as a set of six).

    25. A whimsical snail soap pump so you can pretend to have a pet snail that produces hand-sanitizing goo to keep you safe. So cute! So thoughtful! 

    a reviewer photo of the snail soap pump in white
    a gif of a reviewer using the soap pump with a white body and a brown shell

    Several reviewers painted theirs for a personalized touch, some even using SpongeBob's very own Gary as inspiration!  

    Promising review: "I bought this because I thought it was cute and would go well with my floral shower curtain. It's adorable. Easy to refill, easy to clean. I just wish the antennas were a little harder — my cat chewed the tips off. Overall love this guy!" —EP713

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three colors). 

    26. A pack of leaf funnels if watering your indoor jungle ends with as much water on the floor as in your plants. This will help you avoid spills while blending in seamlessly with the rest of your greenery.  

    water being poured into a leaf shaped funnel attached to a potted plant
    Amazon

    Promising review: "When I saw these, I knew I had to give them a try. I have a few plants that are quite lush and always have a difficult time watering them without dripping water onto my floor. Immediately put them to use upon opening the package and they worked like a dream. No dripping water! They are larger than I expected but that works great for me." —C.Brown

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99

    27. A geometric dinosaur sculpture for keeping your candy stash a secret! This little guy has a majorly big mouth that's perfect for stashing sweets, keys, jewelry, or anything else that might need a fearsome protector. 

    a reviewer photo of a dinosaur figurine
    a reviewer photo of the same figurine with the mouth open revealing jelly beans inside

    Promising review: "This little dino is very nice and substantial. It is small, we use it to store our keys, and this works quite well. He is much heavier than expected, and the contrasting gold really stands out. He even has little pads on the bottom so he won't scratch whatever you set him on. We ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM!!!" —Jeremy Szabo

    Get it from Amazon for $59.98 (available in three colors). 

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.